Artist: Olga Yastremska
The Phoenix
Can chess pieces be reborn?Introduction
In Greek mythology, the Phoenix is a bird that is reborn again and again. In the religion of chess problem composition, a Phoenix is a piece that is captured and then reborn via promotion.
The Problem
Arthur Mackenzie, 1900
White to move and win.
(Solution is below.)
The Solution
https://lichess.org/study/BfjBVnVh/GfVz2u8P#0
Outro
For more on the wonderland of chess problem compositions, visit ChessProblem.net.
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